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ATREYU's BRANDON SALLER Explains Decision To Re-Record 'The Curse': 'There Were Motivating Factors In Doing That'
Published: May 2, 2026 21:52
In a new interview with Rock 100.5 The KATT FM's Cameron Buchholtz, ATREYU frontman Brandon Saller spoke about the band's decision to release a new version of ATREYU's 2004 gold-certified sophomore album "The Curse" last year. The LP was entirely…
DISTURBED's JOHN MOYER Celebrates One Year Of Sobriety
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Published: May 2, 2026 20:52
DISTURBED bassist John Moyer is celebrating one year of sobriety. Earlier today (Saturday, May 2), the 52-year-old musician took to his social media to shared a video message in which he said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): " Happy Saturday, May 2nd.…
RICHIE FAULKNER On JUDAS PRIEST's In-Progress New Studio Album: 'It's Sounding Really Cool'
Published: May 2, 2026 19:51
In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner spoke about the progress of the recording sessions for the band's follow-up to the "Invincible Shield" album, which came out in March 2024. He said (as…
CARMINE APPICE Says Concert Ticket Prices Today Are 'Ridiculous': 'Who's Buying All These Tickets? Rich People?'
Published: May 2, 2026 18:53
In a new interview with Chris Akin of The Classic Metal Show, legendary drummer Carmine Appice once again said that he is not a big fan of the access-over-ownership business model of streaming music. "You know what? I don't belong to any of those streaming…
Ex-METALLICA Bassist JASON NEWSTED Opens Up About Throat Cancer Diagnosis: 'I Got My 'Free And Clear' About Three Weeks Ago'
Published: May 2, 2026 17:33
During an appearance on an upcoming episode of Dean Delray's "Let There Be Talk" podcast, former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted opened up about a health scare he had last year when he was diagnosed with throat cancer. After Delray noted that Newsted was…
Watch: GEOFF TATE Performs 'Power' Single From 'Operation: Mindcrime III' Album Live For First Time
Published: May 2, 2026 16:25
Ex-QUEENSRŸCHE singer Geoff Tate played "Power", the lead single from his upcoming third chapter in the band's classic "Operation: Mindcrime" album series, "Operation: Mindcrime III", live for the first time during his headlining concert Friday night (May…
JOEY VERA 'Would Love To' Play Shows With FATES WARNING Again: 'I Know That There's Offers Coming In From Promoters'
Published: May 2, 2026 15:49
In a new interview with George Dionne of The Rock Is George podcast, ARMORED SAINT bassist Joey Vera was asked about the current status of FATES WARNING, the progressive metal band he has been a member of for three decades. He responded (as transcribed by…
SEVENDUST's LAJON WITHERSPOON Says Murder Of His Younger Brother Is His 'Deepest Scar': 'I Feel His Soul Is Here With Me'
Published: May 2, 2026 15:05
In a new interview with France's Loud TV, SEVENDUST singer Lajon Witherspoon spoke about the band's fifteenth studio album "One", which came out on May 1 via Napalm Records. SEVENDUST once again worked with producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette at Studio…
SHANNON LARKIN Says SULLY ERNA 'Understood' His Reasons For Leaving GODSMACK: 'It Ended Beautifully, And There Was No Hard Feelings'
Published: May 2, 2026 13:48
During a May 1 livestream on his official YouTube channel, former GODSMACK drummer Shannon Larkin addressed his decision to retire a year and a half ago following the tour supporting the band's "Lighting Up The Sky" album. He said (as transcribed by…
DAVE MUSTAINE On His METALLICA 'Feud': 'I Put That To Sleep So Many Years Ago'
Published: May 2, 2026 13:05
In a new interview with Brazil's Ibagenscast, Dave Mustaine once again spoke about his decision to include his version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which he got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from…
See Video Of ANGRA's Reunion With KIKO LOUREIRO, EDU FALASCHI And AQUILES PRIESTER At 2026 BANGERS OPEN AIR
Published: May 1, 2026 21:37
Brazilian metallers ANGRA staged a reunion of the band's "Rebirth" lineup at the 2026 edition of the Bangers Open Air festival on April 26 at Memorial da América Latina in São Paulo. In addition to a performance by ANGRA's most recent lineup — featuring…
Watch: KISS Legend PETER CRISS Shares Video Recap Of First Visit To Detroit In More Than 20 Years
Published: May 1, 2026 19:54
Peter Criss, rock and roll icon and founding drummer of KISS, took part in an exclusive meet-and-greet event on April 24-25, 2026 at Rock City Music Company in Livonia, Michigan. The appearance celebrated the release of Criss's latest solo album, "Peter…
Former DRAGONFORCE And SKID ROW Singer ZP THEART Releases Music Video For Latest Single 'Electric Beings'
Published: May 1, 2026 19:28
Power metal vocalist ZP Theart, the founding voice of DRAGONFORCE and former frontman of SKID ROW, has released the official music video for his high-voltage new single, "Electric Beings". Following the massive success of his recent solo debut "Dark To…
COAL CHAMBER's DEZ FAFARA On Drummer MIKEY 'BUG' COX's Cancer Battle: 'I'm Just Really Blessed That He's With Us'
Published: May 1, 2026 19:15
In a new interview with KillerTube, COAL CHAMBER frontman Dez Fafara spoke about the band's return to the stage for last weekend's Sick New World festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. The show marked COAL CHAMBER's first live appearance since drummer Mikey "Bug"…
NAZARETH's PETE AGNEW: New Singer GIANNI PONTILLO Was 'A Gift From The Gods'
Published: May 1, 2026 18:13
In a new interview with Chris Akin of the Classic Metal Show, NAZARETH's founding bassist Pete Agnew spoke about the band's latest addition, singer Gianni Pontillo, who joined the Scottish rock legends in December 2025 as the replacement for Carl Sentence.…
Ex-SKID ROW Singer ERIK GRĂ–NWALL Releases Music Video For 'Praying For A Miracle' Single From Upcoming 'Bad Bones' Solo Album
Published: May 1, 2026 17:38
Following the strong response to his recent singles "Bad Bones" and "Born To Break", Swedish vocalist Erik Grönwall — best known for his two-year stint with SKID ROW — now releases the third single from his upcoming solo album "Bad Bones", the powerful and…
ANDY LA ROCQUE Is Still Waiting For KING DIAMOND To Finish His Songs For Upcoming Album
Published: May 1, 2026 17:35
In a new interview with Peter Kerr of Rock Daydream Nation, KING DIAMOND guitarist Andy La Rocque spoke about the status of the band's forthcoming horror trilogy, part one of which is titled "Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920". Asked if fans can expect "Saint…
KINGS OF THRASH, Featuring DAVID ELLEFSON And JEFF YOUNG, Recruits STEVE 'ZETRO' SOUZA For 'Bullets Ready' Single
Published: May 1, 2026 16:35
Cleopatra Records has released "Bullets Ready", the latest single from KINGS OF THRASH, featuring former MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson and ex-MEGADETH guitarist Jeff Young. "Bullets Ready" delivers a powerful vocal duet between KINGS OF THRASH vocalist…
Mini MOTĂ–RHEAD Museum Serving Beer And 'Lemmy Lemonade' Opens In U.K.
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Published: May 1, 2026 16:10
According to BBC News, a mini MOTÖRHEAD museum has just opened in Burslem, Stoke on Trent, England, the town where frontman Ian Fraser "Lemmy" Kilmister was born. IFK Legacy CIC created the new venue, which includes a bar serving official MOTÖRHEAD beers…
'The Ballad Of Judas Priest' Co-Director Says 'It Was Tricky' Getting K.K. DOWNING Involved In Official Documentary
Published: May 1, 2026 15:45
"The Ballad Of Judas Priest", the official documentary chronicling the 50-plus-year history of the metal pioneers, received its North American premiere at the Hot Docs Canadian international documentary film festival in Toronto on Sunday, April 26. After…
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD Releases New Single 'All My Friends' Featuring JERIS JOHNSON
Published: May 1, 2026 15:17
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD returns today with "All My Friends", featuring Jeris Johnson, a venomous new single that slams the band's signature rap-rock attack into a world of monsters, spectacle, pressure, and consequence. Out now via Sumerian Records, the track is…
Former GREAT WHITE Bassist TONY CARDENAS-MONTANA Shares New SHADOW & THE THRILL Single 'Hangover Sex'
Published: May 1, 2026 14:45
SHADOW & THE THRILL, the modern blues-infused, groove-laden, hook-filled melodic rockers launched by Tony Cardenas-Montana in 2018, continue working on the follow-up to their acclaimed debut album "Sugarbowl". In the meantime, the slow-drip release of…
FILTER's RICHARD PATRICK On His A PLACE TO KILL Side Project: 'It's Super Heavy' And 'Over-The-Top Industrial'
Published: May 1, 2026 14:19
In a new interview with Donny Fandango of St. Louis's alternative radio station 105.7 The Point, FILTER frontman Richard Patrick discussed A PLACE TO KILL, his new industrial trap metal project in which he is collaborating with vocalist Jim Louvau. A PLACE…
RUSSELL ALLEN On Next SYMPHONY X Album: 'We Are Pretty Far Into It In Terms Of The Amount Of Material We Have Now'
Published: May 1, 2026 13:48
In a new interview with Ed Hack of This Day In Metal, SYMPHONY X singer Russell Allen spoke about the progress of the songwriting sessions for the band's long-awaited follow-up to 2015's "Underworld" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):…
SALIVA Singer BOBBY AMARU On Recent Tour Of Russia: It Was An 'Amazing' And 'Eye-Opening' Experience
Published: May 1, 2026 13:13
In a new interview with Clint Switzer of On The Road To Rock, SALIVA singer Bobby Amaru spoke about the band's recent experience of performing in Russia for the first time. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "It was eye-opening. It was amazing.…
AT THE GATES Lands First-Ever No. 1 Album In Sweden With 'The Ghost Of A Future Dead'
Published: May 1, 2026 12:36
"The Ghost Of A Future Dead", the latest album from Swedish melodic death metal pioneers AT THE GATES, has topped the official chart in the band's home country. It marks the first time ever that AT THE GATES has entered the main Swedish album chart at No.…
SOLITUDE AETURNUS Parts Ways With Vocalist ROBERT LOWE, Enlists JASON MCMASTER For MARYLAND DEATHFEST Performance
Published: May 1, 2026 12:05
Long-running Texas-based doom metallers SOLITUDE AETURNUS have parted ways with vocalist Robert Lowe. The band, which returned to activity in 2024, has played sporadic live shows in the last couple of years, including at the Up The Hammers festival in…
DAVID ELLEFSON: 'I Got To Be Part Of A Lot Of Early Ideas, Early Things That Stuck And Caught The Attention Of Other People'
Published: April 30, 2026 21:09
In a new interview with Rock Kommander, David Ellefson reflected on his early years with MEGADETH as well as how he has kept himself busy with multiple bands and other projects in the years away from the Dave Mustaine-led outfit. The bassist said (as…
JOHNNY VAN ZANT On LYNYRD SKYNYRD's Future: 'As Long As I Have Good Health, We'll See Where It Leads Us'
Published: April 30, 2026 19:12
During an April 28 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", LYNYRD SKYNYRD vocalist Johnny Van Zant — brother of late great SKYNYRD frontman/songwriter Ronnie Van Zant — was asked about the group's future and how long he thinks he and his…
WENDY DIO Says There Is 'An Offer' From METAL BLADE To Release Long-Awaited Reissue Of Eighties Metal All-Star Project HEAR 'N AID
Published: April 30, 2026 18:39
During an appearance on the April 29 episode of SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", Ronnie James Dio's widow and longtime manager Wendy Dio confirmed that there are still plans to reissue "Stars", the 1985 charity single for famine relief released…
POWERMAN 5000: Hear DIE KRUPPS Remix Of 'When Worlds Collide' From Upcoming 'The Noble Rot' Reissue
Published: April 30, 2026 17:57
When POWERMAN 5000 broke through in 1999, with their third album "Tonight The Stars Revolt!" and the single "When World's Collide", the band was already close to celebrating its tenth anniversary. Now they're bearing down on the fortieth, but POWERMAN 5000…
Watch: FOO FIGHTERS Perform In Front Of LEMMY Mural In 'Spit Shine' Music Video
Published: April 30, 2026 16:44
FOO FIGHTERS have released a music video for "Spit Shine", a track from the band's new album, "Your Favorite Toy". The clip sees the members of FOO FIGHTERS performing in front of a mural of late MOTÖRHEAD icon Lemmy Kilmister when the show is invaded by…
BUSH Releases Reinterpretation Of 'Swallowed' In Celebration Of Song's 30th Birthday
Published: April 30, 2026 16:16
Marking three decades as one of rock's most enduring and beloved bands, BUSH has released a more intimate version of "Swallowed". First made available on the landmark 1996 album "Razorblade Suitcase", the song became a soundtrack to many people's lives.…
DEF LEPPARD To Release 2026 Tour Edition Of 'Greatest Hits' On Vinyl
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Published: April 30, 2026 15:59
To celebrate DEF LEPPARD's sold-out European arena tour this year, the band presents a newly mastered, limited-edition "Greatest Hits" set. The set is being made available on one LP and across two formats: standard black vinyl and special edition blood red…
SHARON And JACK OSBOURNE To Discuss OZZY OSBOURNE's Legacy And Future Of OSBOURNE Brand At LICENSING EXPO 2026
Published: April 30, 2026 15:42
Informa Markets' Licensing Expo, the world's most influential event for licensing, brand extension, and IP collaboration, today announced that Sharon Osbourne and Jack Osbourne will appear for an exclusive fireside chat at Licensing Expo 2026, taking place…
OZZY OSBOURNE's Limited-Edition No.88 Cologne Sells Out Almost Immediately
Published: April 30, 2026 15:29
London fragrance house Czech & Speake has announced a limited-edition batch of its No.88 cologne, which was Ozzy Osbourne's fragrance of choice for 30 years. The batch, which sold out almost immediately after it was announced on Wednesday (April 29), comes…
BRUCE DICKINSON On His Next Solo Album: 'We Did 16 Tracks In 21 Days, All 100 Percent Live'
Published: April 30, 2026 15:07
IRON MAIDEN vocalist Bruce Dickinson has revealed that he recorded 16 songs for his new solo album over a three-week period earlier this year. Bruce's next LP, which won't arrive before 2027, will be the follow-up to "The Mandrake Project", which came out…
An Unreleased TYPE O NEGATIVE Song From 'October Rust' Sessions Has Been Unearthed: 'It's Worth' Putting It Out As 'A Bonus Track'
Published: April 30, 2026 14:24
In a new interview with Scott Penfold of Loaded Radio, TYPE O NEGATIVE drummer Johnny Kelly revealed that he recently unearthed a cassette containing an unreleased song from the songwriting sessions for TYPE O NEGATIVE's fourth studio album, 1996's…
DAVID ALLAN COE, Country Music Outlaw And PANTERA Collaborator, Dies At 86
Published: April 30, 2026 13:28
Country/western outlaw musician David Allan Coe, who collaborated with PANTERA members Vinnie Paul Abbott, "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott and Rex Brown on a project called REBEL MEETS REBEL more than two decades ago, has died. He was 86. Coe's wife, Kimberly…
Sons Of MOTĂ–RHEAD Guitarist PHIL CAMPBELL To Honor Their Father With Summer 2026 European Tour
Published: April 30, 2026 13:03
PHIL CAMPBELL'S BASTARD SONS have announced a dozen of European shows for this summer, including two as the support act for JUDAS PRIEST. MOTÖRHEAD guitarist Phil Campbell and his band PHIL CAMPBELL AND THE BASTARD SONS were originally scheduled to tour…
THE KNACK Is Back, With ACE FREHLEY/MR. BIG Drummer MATT STARR On Vocals
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Published: April 30, 2026 12:45
Prescott Niles, founding member and bassist of THE KNACK, will return to the stage in Los Angeles next month, celebrating the music and legacy of the iconic power-pop group. THE KNACK now features Prescott Niles on bass, Gabe Niles (MISSING PERSONS,…
BEAR MCCREARY Recruits GUNS N' ROSES, GOJIRA, MESHUGGAH Members, Others For 'The Singularity: Ekleipsis' Album
Published: April 30, 2026 12:30
"The Singularity" is the name of Emmy- and BAFTA Award-winning composer Bear McCreary's symphonic metal project. In 2024, McCreary released an ambitious hard rock concept album of the same name. The album featured guest appearances by an extraordinary…
GHOST Wins Swedish GRAMMIS 'Best Hard Rock/Metal' Award For 'Skeletá'
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Published: April 30, 2026 12:02
GHOST was honored in the "Best Hard Rock/Metal" category at this year's edition of the Swedish Grammis awards (Swedish Grammy equivalent), which was held Wednesday night (April 29) at Annexet in Stockholm. GHOST mastermind Tobias Forge was joined by his…
Sons Of KISS's PAUL STANLEY And GENE SIMMONS Reveal Debut Album Details
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Published: April 30, 2026 11:40
STANLEY SIMMONS, the collaborative project of Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons — sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, from KISS — will release its debut album, "Dancing While The World Is Ending", on August 28. The third single from the LP,…
SLAYER's TOM ARAYA Named Grand Marshal For 'WĂĽrth 400' At Texas Motor Speedway
Published: April 29, 2026 20:21
Tom Araya, lead vocalist and bassist for the legendary thrash metal band SLAYER, will serve as the Grand Marshal of Sunday, May 3's Würth 400 presented by Liqui Moly at Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas. Araya will deliver the command for drivers…
AUTOPSY To Record New Album Later This Year
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Published: April 29, 2026 19:53
In a new interview with Laughing Monkey With Shawn Ratches, drummer/vocalist Chris Reifert of Californian gore death metal originators AUTOPSY spoke about the band's plans for a follow-up to their last full-length effort, "Ashes, Organs, Blood And Crypts"…
DIMMU BORGIR's SILENOZ On Long Wait For 'Grand Serpent Rising' Album: 'I Feel Like Great Things Shouldn't Be Easily Achieved'
Published: April 29, 2026 19:11
In a new interview with KillerTube, DIMMU BORGIR guitarist Sven "Silenoz" Kopperud spoke about the Norwegian symphonic black metal band's upcoming album, "Grand Serpent Rising", which will arrive on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records. Asked about the…
Watch: MEGADETH's DAVE MUSTAINE Is Named 'Guest Of Honor' In Buenos Aires, Argentina
Published: April 29, 2026 18:25
MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine was pronounced Guest Of Honor of Buenos Aires during an event earlier today (Wednesday, April 29) at the legislature in the Argentine capital. The Legislature of Ciudad Autonoma de Buenos Aires decided to confer the highest…
WEDNESDAY 13 Announces 'Shocktober Blood' Fall 2026 U.S. Tour
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Published: April 29, 2026 17:01
Heavy horror punk icon Wednesday 13, who is perhaps best known as the frontman of renowned horror punk supergroup MURDERDOLLS, will embark on a fall 2026 U.S. tour. Support on the 31-date trek will come from DEAD ON A SUNDAY and ABOVE SNAKES (except where…
UPON A BURNING BODY Announces July 2026 U.S. Tour Dates With NORMA JEAN
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Published: April 29, 2026 16:39
Texas metallers UPON A BURNING BODY will join forces with NORMA JEAN for the "Southern Domination" U.S. tour in July. Support on select dates will come from FOX LAKE. A special BLABBERMOUTH.NET presale will begin on Wednesday, April 29 at 12:00 p.m. EDT…
SHIPROCKED 2027 Cruise Lineup Includes PAPA ROACH, ICE NINE KILLS, NOTHING MORE, HIGHLY SUSPECT And More
Published: April 29, 2026 16:14
ShipRocked returns for its 17th year with an initial lineup of fan favorites for the January 24-30, 2027 cruise vacation. ShipRocked 2027 will depart from Miami, Florida on Carnival Horizon with nearly 30 bands and more than 4,000 guests, sailing to…
FOZZY Releases New Single 'I Know Evil'
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Published: April 29, 2026 15:50
FOZZY, the band featuring wrestling superstar Chris Jericho and STUCK MOJO mastermind Rich "The Duke" Ward, has released a new single, "I Know Evil". The song serves as a high-octane preview for the band's upcoming "Twisted Faith Tour 2026", set to take…
KREATOR's MILLE PETROZZA: 'I Don't Think I'm Gonna Stop Doing This Until The Day I Die'
Published: April 29, 2026 15:35
In a new interview with Full Metal Jackie's nationally syndicated radio show, KREATOR frontman Mille Petrozza was asked how he keeps the songwriting process challenging after making sixteen studio albums with the band, including KREATOR's latest, "Krushers…
TARJA TURUNEN: 'It's Hard' For Me To Listen To Early NIGHTWISH Albums 'Because I Do Not Like How I Sound On Those Records'
Published: April 29, 2026 14:42
In a new interview with Metal Addiction webzine, former NIGHTWISH singer Tarja Turunen was asked if there is a NIGHTWISH song that she would personally love to perform again, even if it's unlikely. She responded (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh,…
TESTAMENT's CHUCK BILLY To Tell His Story In Upcoming Memoir, 'Holding My Breath: The Two Testaments Of Chuck Billy'
Published: April 29, 2026 14:07
He screamed his way into metal history. Then cancer tried to silence him for good. Now, for the first time, Chuck Billy — the iconic frontman of San Francisco Bay Area thrash legends TESTAMENT — tells the whole truth in his unflinching memoir, "Holding My…
MORGAN ROSE Says SEVENDUST Is No Longer 'Too Abrasive' For CREED Crowd
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Published: April 29, 2026 13:50
In a new interview with Rock 100.5 The KATT FM 's Cameron Buchholtz, SEVENDUST drummer Morgan Rose spoke about his band's friendship with the members of CREED and ALTER BRIDGE. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The CREED guys and ALTER BRIDGE,…
DAVE GROHL: 'The NIRVANA Experience Was Something Else, In All The Best And Worst Ways'
Published: April 29, 2026 12:42
On the latest episode of the Broken Record Podcast, Dave Grohl reflected on NIRVANA's legacy and the difficult period following Kurt Cobain's death. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET):  "The NIRVANA experience was — I don't even know what the…
GOGOL BORDELLO's EUGENE HUTZ Announces Debut Memoir 'Lost Innocent World'
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Published: April 29, 2026 12:29
Eugene Hutz, the Ukrainian frontman of international punk band GOGOL BORDELLO, has announced his debut memoir, "Lost Innocent World: Chronicles Of A Ukrainian Punk Rocker in the Free World" with Katherine Yeske Taylor — due on December 8, 2026 via Matt…
RIOT V Parts Ways With Singer TODD MICHAEL HALL
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Published: April 29, 2026 12:12
RIOT V, the band featuring members of legendary metal pioneers RIOT, has parted ways with singer Todd Michael Hall. He is being temporarily replaced by Italian musician Valentino Francavilla (WHITE SKULL). On Tuesday (April 28), Todd, who had been with a…
See Official Video Of MEGADETH's 'Ride The Lightning' Performance In Bogota
Published: April 28, 2026 20:02
MEGADETH played its version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the legendary heavy metal band, live for the first and second…
GENE SIMMONS Regrets Not Staging An Intervention For ACE FREHLEY Decades Ago: 'It Was A Stupid And Shameful Decision On All Our Parts'
Published: April 28, 2026 19:48
In a new interview with the Inside Of You With Michael Rosenbaum podcast, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was asked if he had any "good conversations" with late KISS guitarist Ace Frehley before Ace died last October at the age of 74. Gene responded (as…
ANDY LA ROCQUE Says LEX LEGION Doesn't Include Any 'Leftovers From The KING DIAMOND Songwriting': 'It's Two Very Different And Separate Things'
Published: April 28, 2026 18:26
In an interview with The Metal Crypt, Andy La Rocque spoke about LEX LEGION, the new band featuring four-fifths of KING DIAMOND's classic late '80s lineup, which recently released the official music video for its debut single, "Sleep Eternally". The clip…
LEMMY, SLIM JIM And DANNY B's Tribute To BUDDY HOLLY To Be Released In May
Published: April 28, 2026 17:49
Long, long time ago…. The death of Buddy Holly, in a plane crash in February 1959, sent a seismic shock through the then-infant world of rock 'n' roll, and one that continues to resonate today. Of all the multitude of musical passings since then, still…
SIX FEET UNDER Releases 'Mister Blood And Guts' Music Video
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Published: April 28, 2026 17:22
American death metal veterans SIX FEET UNDER have released a music video for their song "Mister Blood And Guts". The track appears on their latest full-length, "Next To Die", out now on Metal Blade Records. SIX FEET UNDER guitarist Jack Owen comments:…
DYING FETUS Announces Fall 2026 Tour with SANGUISUGABOGG And CROWBAR
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Published: April 28, 2026 17:04
Death metal titans DYING FETUS are set to decimate stages this fall on a crushing co-headline tour with SANGUISUGABOGG. The trek will kick off on September 17 in Philadelphia at Franklin Music Hall and will run through October 24, wrapping up in Richmond…
KISS Reveals More 2026 'KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas' Details
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Published: April 28, 2026 16:49
Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame legends KISS have revealed that a second "KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas" will touch down in Vegas this November. The larger-than-life fan experience will return this year following the success of this past November's event,…
GWAR Announces Fall 2026 'Gor Gor Must Die!' Tour With MIDNIGHT And MAC SABBATH
Published: April 28, 2026 16:25
Shock rock legends GWAR are back to wreak havoc across North America this fall with their latest campaign of carnage: the "Gor Gor Must Die! Tour". The intergalactic tyrants will once again bring their blood-soaked spectacle to stages nationwide,…
VOLBEAT Scores Record-Setting 13th No. 1 On Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart With 'Demonic Depression'
Published: April 28, 2026 15:38
VOLBEAT's latest single, "Demonic Depression", has become the band's thirteenth No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream chart. The Danish band still holds tight to the record for the most No. 1 singles on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart by an artist…
KERRY KING's 'From Hell I Rise' Deluxe Edition To Include Songs' Demo Versions With SLAYER Guitarist's 'Scratch' Lead Vocals
Published: April 28, 2026 15:19
SLAYER guitarist Kerry King will release an extended deluxe edition of his acclaimed debut solo album, "From Hell I Rise", on June 19 via Reigning Phoenix Music, expanding the record with five previously unheard demos and new visual elements, including…
ACCEPT Recruits METALLICA, JUDAS PRIEST, PANTERA, SCORPIONS, GHOST Members For 50th-Anniversary Album 'Teutonic Titans 1976–2026'
Published: April 28, 2026 14:58
German/American heavy metal legends ACCEPT celebrate 50 years of pure power by bringing together the scene's A-list musicians for a landmark release. "Teutonic Titans 1976–2026" stands as a definitive statement of the band's legacy, forged in steel and…
METALLICA To Release 'ReLoad (Remastered)' Limited-Edition Deluxe Box Set
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Published: April 28, 2026 14:31
METALLICA has announced the definitive re-release of its quadruple-platinum seventh studio album "ReLoad", to be released June 26 via the band's own Blackened Recordings. Remastered by Reuben Cohen at Lurssen Mastering with Greg Fidelman overseeing, the…
EUROPE Announces New Album 'Come This Madness', Shares 'One On One' Single
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Published: April 28, 2026 13:36
After nine years, Swedish hard rockers EUROPE return with "Come This Madness", their twelfth studio album and their most powerful, uncompromising statement to date. "Come This Madness" is set for release on September 25 via Silver Lining Music / Hell &…
See Pro-Shot Video Of BRET MICHAELS Performing POISON's 'Nothin' But A Good Time' At 2026 NFL Draft
Published: April 28, 2026 13:09
Last Friday (April 24), POISON frontman Bret Michaels, a Western Pennsylvania native born in Butler and the son of a veteran and steelworker, brought his signature high-energy performance to the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh. Bret put on a high-energy…
AT THE GATES Celebrates The Life And Legacy Of TOMAS LINDBERG With 'The Ghost Of A Future Dead'
Published: April 28, 2026 12:38
By David E. Gehlke AT THE GATES frontman Tomas Lindberg passed away last September at age 52 after succumbing to adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC), a rare, slow growing but aggressive cancer that typically develops in the salivary glands. Lindberg's loss has…
THE DAMNED Announces 'Final Damnation 50' U.K. Tour
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Published: April 28, 2026 12:30
Half a century after igniting the fuse of the British punk explosion, THE DAMNED has announced a celebratory U.K. tour. Following a triumphant 50th-anniversary show at the OVO Arena Wembley in April and a forthcoming global run that will include the Sydney…
NORTHLANE Releases New Single 'Evian'
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Published: April 28, 2026 12:01
NORTHLANE, the chart-topping, award-winning metal band from Sydney, Australia, has independently released a new single, "Evian". Another bold step in NORTHLANE's evolution, "Evian" shapeshifts through a duality of euphoric trance and seismic breakdowns.…
ARCHITECTS Release Remixes Of 'Broken Mirror' And 'Everything Ends'
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Published: April 28, 2026 11:44
Chart-topping British metalcore icons ARCHITECTS are back following a year of global tours, including headlining London's O2 Arena. They just kicked off their U.S. tour by flipping chart-topping tracks "Broken Mirror" and "Everything Ends" into luminous…
THERAPY? To Begin Recording New Album In May
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Published: April 27, 2026 20:37
In a new interview with Neil Jones of TotalRock, vocalist/guitarist Andy Cairns of the Northern Irish rock outfit THERAPY? spoke about the band's plans for the follow-up to 2023's "Hard Cold Fire" album. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "The…
STEVE VAI Lists Longtime California Home For $11.8 Million
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Published: April 27, 2026 19:12
According to Robb Report, legendary guitarist Steve Vai has listed his longtime home in Encino, California for nearly $11.8 million. The 65-year-old musician, who relocated to San Diego's Rancho Santa Fe area with his wife Pia in early 2025, paid $1.2…
KORN Releases Official Music Video For New Song 'Reward The Scars'
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Published: April 27, 2026 18:28
Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. today debuted a music video for "Reward The Scars", an original new song created by KORN, the multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning band whose influence has shaped heavy music for over three decades. The song, released alongside…
Watch: JOE LYNN TURNER Performs Entire Debut Solo Album 'Rescue You' At April 2026 Oslo Concert
Published: April 27, 2026 18:11
Legendary hard rock singer Joe Lynn Turner (RAINBOW, DEEP PURPLE) performed his first solo album, 1985's "Rescue You", in its entirety, along with his other hits, at select shows in Scandinavia this past week. Backing Joe at the gigs was his solo band…
WILLIAM SHATNER Recruits Ex-SLAYER Drummer DAVE LOMBARDO For Upcoming All-Star Heavy Metal Album
Published: April 27, 2026 17:37
William Shatner is stepping into heavier territory than ever before, launching a new metal album that pairs his unmistakable voice and fearless creative energy with a lineup of major rock and metal talent. Bold, unexpected and built for maximum impact, the…
ALL THAT REMAINS Singer PHILIP LABONTE's 2024 Op-Ed On Crisis Facing Men And Boys Gains Momentum As Federal Legislation Emerges
Published: April 27, 2026 17:09
Philip Labonte, founder and lead singer of ALL THAT REMAINS, is drawing attention to his 2024 op-ed, "The Silent Crisis: Why Society Is Failing Men And Boys", as new legislation introduced by Reps. Nathanial Moran (TX-1) and Derrick Van Orden (WI-3)…
SYMPHONY X's RUSSELL ALLEN Says There Are Plans For Him To Release More Solo Music
Published: April 27, 2026 16:45
In a new interview with Brazil's Whiplash.net, SYMPHONY X vocalist Russell Allen, who recently released a deeply personal new ballad titled "Love Her Like I Do (Ava's Song)" in recognition of Autism Awareness Month, was asked if there are plans for him to…
SATANIC PLANET, Featuring DAVE LOMBARDO, Signs With RELAPSE RECORDS
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Published: April 27, 2026 15:37
Relapse Records has announced the signing of SATANIC PLANET, in collaboration with Three One G Records. The official partnership ushers in the next chapter of SATANIC PLANET to release the band's to-be-announced sophomore full-length album. SATANIC PLANET…
CARMINE APPICE Says 'It Was Rumored' He Was Going To Join LED ZEPPELIN After JOHN BONHAM's Death: 'I Would Have' Done It
Published: April 27, 2026 15:19
On the latest episode of the Talk Louder podcast, hosted by veteran music journalist "Metal Dave" Glessner and lifelong hard rock/metal vocalist Jason McMaster, legendary rock drummer Carmine Appice was asked there is any truth to the rumors that he was…
WOLFGANG VAN HALEN's MAMMOTH Announces Summer 2026 Tour Dates
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Published: April 27, 2026 14:40
Grammy Award–nominated songwriter, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Wolfgang Van Halen and his band MAMMOTH have announced more U.S. headline tour dates. "The End" tour continues this summer, with more performances added in between MAMMOTH's previously…
STONE SOUR Guitarist JOSH RAND's THE L.I.F.E. PROJECT Signs With FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL
Published: April 27, 2026 13:47
Frontiers Music Srl has announced the signing of THE L.I.F.E. PROJECT, the dynamic collaboration between guitarist and songwriter Josh Rand (STONE SOUR) and powerhouse vocalist Casandra Carson (PARALANDRA, CASANDRA'S CROSSING). This new partnership marks…
NONPOINT Announces 'The Last Word' Album, Shares 'Is It' Single
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Published: April 27, 2026 13:31
NONPOINT has released the official lyric video for its hard-hitting new single, "Is It". The track, which will be made available on May 8 on all major digital streaming platforms, serves as the first release from NONPOINT's upcoming full-length album, "The…
EVANESCENCE's AMY LEE: 'I Really Am Still, At The End Of It All, An Optimist. I Believe In Us.'
Published: April 27, 2026 13:14
In a new interview with Sylvia Alvarado of the Las Vegas radio station KOMP 92.3, EVANESCENCE singer Amy Lee spoke about the band's upcoming album, "Sanctuary", due on June 5. The LP, which features tracks produced by Zakk Cervini (BAD OMENS, YUNGBLUD,…
ANDREAS KISSER On His Post-SEPULTURA Plans: 'The Only Thing I'm Sure' About Is 'That's Gonna Be A New Phase'
Published: April 27, 2026 12:38
In a new interview with Australia's Everblack podcast, SEPULTURA guitarist Andreas Kisser spoke about his plans for after the completion of the legendary Brazilian/American metal band's "Celebrating Life Through Death" farewell tour. He said (as…
UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS Share New Single 'Don't Let It Control You'
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Published: April 27, 2026 11:55
Cult rock group UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS is back with a new single, "Don't Let It Control You", via Killer Candy Records. A blood-soaked taster from UNCLE ACID AND THE DEADBEATS' forthcoming studio album, "Don't Let It Control You" sees the band rip…
Watch: MEGADETH Performs Its Version Of METALLICA Classic 'Ride The Lightning' Live For First Time
Published: April 27, 2026 05:46
MEGADETH performed its version of "Ride The Lightning", the title track of METALLICA's 1984 album for which MEGADETH leader Dave Mustaine got a co-writing credit following his 1983 departure from the legendary heavy metal band, live for the first time…
Watch: NONPOINT Performs Two As-Yet-Unreleased New Songs, 'Is It' And 'Red Yeti', In Tampa
Published: April 26, 2026 19:54
NONPOINT performed two new songs, "Is It" and "Red Yeti", during the band's headlining concert Saturday night (April 25) at Ritz Ybor in Tampa, Florida. The show, which was part of NONPOINT's just-launched "The Outta Control Tour", featured support from…
PETER CRISS Reflects On KISS's Historic 1996 Reunion: 'It Was Like Time Stood Still'
Published: April 26, 2026 17:57
In a new interview with Meltdown of Detroit's WRIF radio station, original KISS drummer Peter Criss reflected on his appearance, along with Ace Frehley, at the August 1995 taping of the KISS "MTV Unplugged" special, which served as the catalyst for the…
GODSMACK's SULLY ERNA And DOROTHY Go Public With Their Relationship: 'I Love This Man', She Says
Published: April 26, 2026 15:37
During an April 23 appearance on SiriusXM's "Trunk Nation With Eddie Trunk", GODSMACK frontman Sully Erna publicly disclosed for the first time his romantic relationship with Dorothy Martin, the lead singer of the rock band DOROTHY. Erna also talked about…
See DEEP PURPLE's April 2026 Concert In South Korea
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Published: April 26, 2026 14:26
On April 18, British hard rock legends DEEP PURPLE played at Culture Park inside the Paradise City Resort in Incheon, South Korea. The concert ran for one hour and 50 minutes — including a one-hour-30-minute main set and a 20-minute encore — and marked the…
Watch: KORN Performs New Song 'Reward The Scars' Live For First Time
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Published: April 26, 2026 13:44
KORN played its new song, "Reward The Scars", live for the first time on Saturday, April 25 at the Sick New World festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fan-filmed video of the performance can be seen below. Prior to launching into the track, KORN frontman…
BAD RELIGION's JAY BENTLEY: It's 'Depressing' That Some Of The Band's Lyrics Are As Relevant As Ever Four Decades After They Were Written
Published: April 26, 2026 13:11
In a new interview with Pancho Reinoso of Chile's Sonar FM radio station, bassist Jay Bentley of punk rock legends BAD RELIGION was asked if fans should be "happy or depressed" about the fact that some of the band's lyrics are "more relevant than ever"…
RICHIE FAULKNER Is Not Interested In Carrying On With JUDAS PRIEST If There Are No Classic-Lineup Members Left
Published: April 26, 2026 12:28
In a new interview with Thomas S. Orwat, Jr. of Rock Interview Series, JUDAS PRIEST guitarist Richie Faulkner was asked if he would be interested in being part of PRIEST if there was ever a situation where singer Rob Halford, bassist Ian Hill and guitarist…
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